Finding the Third Proportional to 765,558 and 1,788,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 765,558 and 1,788,129 is: 4,176,568.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
765,558 : 1,788,129 = 1,788,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
765,558/1,788,129 = 1,788,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
765,558x = 1,788,129 × 1,788,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
765,558x = 3,197,405,320,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,197,405,320,641/765,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,176,568.36
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